Jun 1, 2010 | Challenges in Calling
As a newlywed in the late 1950s, I enrolled at Southern Theological Baptist Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, in order to become a good “pew person” as my minister husband became a pastor. His income from serving a country church and our meager expenses allowed me the...
May 25, 2010 | Challenges in Calling
“What’s your name?” barked the military training officer. “Hicks.” With minor irritation in his raspy voice, “Is that how you’re going to say it???” As if I wasn’t already nervous enough, a look of bewilderment spread over my face as I answered with a hesitation...
May 11, 2010 | Challenges in Calling, Motherhood and Ministry
Growing up the child of a minister is a good life. People make jokes about preacher’s kids, with some justification, certainly. But, in reality, it’s a great life. You get the run of the church, along with the knowledge of where to find a vanilla wafer when you need...
Apr 16, 2010 | Challenges in Calling, Finding God in the Everyday, The BWIM Book Club
“I know God is good, Martha. He’s just not good to me.”– Susan Isaacs Angry Conversations with God, A Snarky but Authentic Spiritual Memoir is the poignant faith journey of Susan E. Isaacs. A well intending friend once tried to give Susan advice with the...
